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First Guardian Path Character Panel Held at Vandenberg

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Dylan Monaghan, Spaceport Infrastructure Integration chief, asks a question during the Q&A portion of the Guardian Path Series Character Panel at the PCC Ballroom, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 30, 2025. Hosted by Guardian Nexus, the event featured four senior leaders, military and civilian, discussing U.S. Space Force core values and the role of character in building resilience and readiness. The panel included a Q&A session, offering participants a chance to engage directly with leadership as part of ongoing professional development efforts. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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First Guardian Path Character Panel Held at Vandenberg

Panelists speak during the Guardian Path Series – Character Panel at the PCC Ballroom, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 30, 2025. Hosted by Guardian Nexus, the event featured four senior leaders, military and civilian, discussing U.S. Space Force core values and the role of character in building resilience and readiness. The panel included a Q&A session, offering participants a chance to engage directly with leadership as part of ongoing professional development efforts. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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First Guardian Path Character Panel Held at Vandenberg

Audience members applaud during the Guardian Path Series Character Panel at the PCC Ballroom, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 30, 2025. Hosted by Guardian Nexus, the event featured four senior leaders, military and civilian, discussing U.S. Space Force core values and the role of character in building resilience and readiness. The panel included a Q&A session, offering participants a chance to engage directly with leadership as part of ongoing professional development efforts. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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First Guardian Path Character Panel Held at Vandenberg

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, gives remarks during the Guardian Path Series Character Panel at the PCC Ballroom, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 30, 2025. Hosted by Guardian Nexus, the event featured four senior leaders, military and civilian, discussing U.S. Space Force core values and the role of character in building resilience and readiness. The panel included a Q&A session, offering participants a chance to engage directly with leadership as part of ongoing professional development efforts. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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2025 Hawk Connection Day

Two attendees play cornhole during a Hawk Connection day at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 21, 2025. Twice a year, VSFB hosts a morale day for the installation to partake in team-building exercises, connect with each other, and continue supporting the mission together. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman First Class Olga Houtsma)

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2025 Hawk Connection Day

Attendees play volleyball during a Hawk Connection day at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 21, 2025. Hawk Connection bridges working relationships with the members on the installation by actively participating in friendly competitions and games. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman First Class Olga Houtsma)

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2025 Hawk Connection Day

An attendee golfs during a Hawk Connection day at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 21, 2025. VSFB holds Hawk Connection days to improve the moral and cohesiveness of Vandenberg service members. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman First Class Olga Houtsma)

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2025 Hawk Connection Day

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, presents the golden putter award during Hawk Connection day at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 21, 2025. Several teams competed in friendly competition for a chance to win the golden putter award. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman First Class Olga Houtsma)

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2nd Range Operations Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Ralph Salazar, incoming 30th Range Operations Squadron commander, speaks during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 30, 2025. Salazar spoke about the unit's launch success during Lister’s command. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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2nd Range Operations Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Darin J. Lister, outgoing 2nd Range Operations Squadron commander, pins Lt. Col. Ralph Salazar, incoming 30th Range Operations Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 30, 2025. Salazar worked as the 2 ROPS Director of Operations prior to the change of command. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)

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2nd Range Operations Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Ralph Salazar, incoming 30th Range Operations Squadron commander, shakes hands with Lt. Col. Darin J. Lister, outgoing 2nd Range Operations Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 30, 2025. Lister relinquished command of 2 ROPS during the ceremony to Salazar. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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2nd Range Operations Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, presents the 2nd Range Operations Squadron flag to U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Ralph Salazar, incoming 30th Range Operations Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 30, 2025. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Darin J. Lister relinquished command of 2 ROPS to Salazar. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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2nd Range Operations Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, takes the 2nd Range Operations Squadron flag from U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Darin J. Lister, outgoing 2nd Range Operations Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 30, 2025. Lister relinquished command of 2 ROPS to Lt. Col. Ralph Salazar. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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2nd Range Operations Squadron Change of Command

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, presents an award to U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Darin J. Lister, outgoing 2nd Range Operations Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 30, 2025. During the change of command, Lister relinquished command of 2 ROPS to Lt. Col. Ralph Salazar. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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30 LRS Supports Arrival and Training of New Payload Transporter Replacement at VSFB

30th Logistic Readiness Squadron members pose for a group photo with the newly arrived Payload transporter Replacement (PTR) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 15, 2025. More than eight years in development, the PTR modernizes the transport, maintenance, and sustainment of Aerospace Vehicle Equipment (AVE) for the Minuteman III ICBM. Vandenberg is the third of four locations to receive the upgraded vehicle, which features enhanced security, improved logistics support, and compatibility with future munitions facilities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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30 LRS Supports Arrival and Training of New Payload Transporter Replacement at VSFB

The Payload Transporter Replacement (PTR) sits staged for training at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 15, 2025. More than eight years in development, the PTR modernizes the transport, maintenance, and sustainment of Aerospace Vehicle Equipment (AVE) for the Minuteman III ICBM. Vandenberg is the third of four locations to receive the upgraded vehicle, which features enhanced security, improved logistics support, and compatibility with future munitions facilities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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30 LRS Supports Arrival and Training of New Payload Transporter Replacement at VSFB

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jake Ainsworth, 30th Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, conducts training on the newly arrived Payload transporter Replacement (PTR) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 15, 2025. More than eight years in development, the PTR modernizes the transport, maintenance, and sustainment of Aerospace Vehicle Equipment (AVE) for the Minuteman III ICBM. Vandenberg is the third of four locations to receive the upgraded vehicle, which features enhanced security, improved logistics support, and compatibility with future munitions facilities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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GT-253 Patching Ceremony

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Darin Lister, 2nd Range Operations Squadron commander, places patches on the Heritage Room wall during a patching ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. May 22, 2025. The ceremony honored the mission team’s success during the GT-253 mission. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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GT-253 Patching Ceremony

U.S. Space Force Col. Dorian Hatcher, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander, removed the mission patch from 1st Lt. John Rockett, 2nd Range Operations Squadron range operations commander, during a patching ceremony in the Heritage Room to celebrate the GT-253 launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 22, 2025. The ceremony honored the mission team’s success, recognized the launch MVP with a commemorative game ball, and added the GT-253 patch to the Heritage Room wall. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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GT-253 Patching Ceremony

U.S. Space Force Col. Dorian Hatcher, Space Launch Delta 30 deputy commander, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tony Santino, 576th Flight Test Squadron commander, pose for a photo with the GT-253 mission patch during a patching ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 22, 2025. The patching ceremony commemorates Vandenberg's launches and highlights the launch team that enables the mission. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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